Daily News --- 14th Feb 2010

1 . Pune blast: Role of IM not ruled out, Govt wants Headley access

Investigators were piecing together clues to unravel the identity of terror group behind the Pune bomb blast and the role of Indian Mujahideen (IM) is not being ruled out, as India renewed the demand for access to US terror suspect David Headley.

No arrests have been made in the attack in which officials said the deadly RDX and Ammonium Nitrate were suspected to have been used.


2.
15 MLAs from Telangana region submit resignation to Speaker
Rejecting the Terms of reference of the Sri Krishna Comm appointed to go into the issue of separate statehood, 15 MLAs from the Telangana region, including those of the ruling Congress, today submitted their resignation to Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker.

3.
No fuel price hike for now
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Oil Minister Murli Deora on Sunday discussed an "all-acceptable" hike in fuel prices but it appeared the two failed to reach a consensus and the fuel price hike may not happen immediately

4.Air India on look out for hoarding space to woo flyers

National carrier Air India plans to book space on highways and expressways cutting across the eastern and western side of Mumbai as part of its efforts to woo customers.

5.
Five militants killed in US drone attack
At least five suspected militants were killed and four others injured in a US drone attack in the lawless North Waziristan tribal region in northwest Pakistan on Sunday.

6.
Pak seeks civil nuclear deal with EU
The European Union should treat Pakistan at par with India and accord it the same access in civil nuclear technology as given to New Delhi, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.

Daily News-- 12 Jan 2010

The Narendra Modi government in Gujarat suffered a setback with the Supreme Court directing a CBI probe into the 2005 Soharabuddin Sheikh encounter case.

In a landmark verdict against the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court today held that the office of the Chief Justice of India comes within the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) law, saying judicial independence is not a judge's privilege but a responsibility cast upon him.

The coveted Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development was on Tuesday bestowed on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who said India and Bangladesh should work together to achieve peace and progress in South Asia

Industrial growth has gathered pace as factory production rose by 11.7 pc in November 2009, fuelled by stimulus-backed demand for manufactured goods, particularly consumer goods

The crisis in Indian hockey on Tuesday deepened with the striking players walking out of an inconclusive meeting with Hockey India officials, prompting the establishment to serve a fresh 48-hour ultimatum to the players to resume training or get axed from the World Cup squad.

News - 9th January

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that the government will pass the Right to Food Act to promote inclusive growth, a concept that has been pursued by the Congress since Independence.


Indian Davis cupper, Somdev Dev Varman and Sanam Singh failed to hold on to their nerves at crucial stage losing their semi final in Chennai on Sunday night.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is likely to seek investments from India in a host of sectors like power and telecom during her interaction with top Indian business leaders in New Delhi.

Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor said on Sunday that media has "incorrectly" reported his comments on foreign policy.

Notwithstanding calls against any rapprochement with him, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav ruled out accepting the resignation of Amar Singh from key party posts and said differences will be sorted out soon.

4 Jan - 2010 News-Updates

1. Travellers from 14 nations including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia flying into the United States will face additional screening starting today, US officials have said

2.

Hectic parleys on ahead of all-party meet over Telangana

A day ahead of the crucial all party meeting on Telengana, hectic parleys are on within various political parties, to end the turmoil over formation of a separate Telangana state while bandh by United Andhra supporters affected normal life in the state.

3. A day ahead of the crucial all party meeting on Telengana, hectic parleys are on within various political parties, to end the turmoil over formation of a separate Telangana state while bandh by United Andhra supporters affected normal life in the state.

4.Amidst the crisis, Dubai is keeping its date to create history by opening the Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building on Monday, even as it is keeping the whole world guessing about the final height of the magnificent tower whose parent is fighting for survival.

5.The government has recommended withdrawal of police medal given to former Haryana DGP S P S Rathore and announced that any police officer convicted for "moral turpitude" or bringing "disrepute or disrespect" to the service will be stripped of awards.

DD News: 30 December

1.
The mad rush to set up Special Economic Zones that house export-oriented manufacturing units three years ago turned cold in 2009, as demand for commercial space waned due to the global meltdown.

2.
At a time when reforms both in the direct and indirect taxes areas are likely to be in place in the next couple of years, the 13th Finance Commission submitted its recommendations on sharing of the Central tax receipts between the Union and the states.

3.
Twin suicide blasts in the western city of Ramadi on Wednesday killed 23 people and left the Anbar provincial governor wounded in the latest attacks against government targets to hit Iraq.

4.
Russian scientists will soon meet in secret to work on a plan for saving Earth from a possible catastrophic collision with a giant asteroid in 26 years, the head of Russia's space agency said today.

5.
US President Barack Obama has condemned Iran's crackdown on protesters and asked the country to abide by international obligations in respecting the rights of its citizens.

29th Dec --- National News

1.Visiting Japanese Prime minister Yukio Hatoyama met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed ways to enhance bilateral ties in various fields including security, trade and explore the possibility of cooperation in civil nuclear energy.

2. CBI spokesman in New Delhi said Law and Home Ministries are being consulted on appealing against the trial court judgement in the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case including adding charges of abetment to suicide.

3. US President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to defeat the al-Qaeda terrorist network and hit them anywhere in the world from where they are plotting attack against the US.

4. ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat on Monday said the international cricketing body will take about a month to decide on Delhi's status as an international venue.

28 Dec -- DoorDarshan News

1. ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat on Monday said the international cricketing body will take about a month to decide on Delhi's status as an international venue.

2. Congress Ministers from Telangana in Andhra Pradesh on Monday said they will not take back their resignations until the party high command sets a time frame for the formation of separate Telangana state.

3. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren with the support of 43 MLAs met the Governor K Shankarnarayanan and staked his claim to form the new government in Jharkhand.

4. The mad rush to set up Special Economic Zones that house export-oriented manufacturing units three years ago turned cold in 2009, as demand for commercial space waned due to the global meltdown.

5. India has lined up a series of meetings with the ASEAN members -over the next seven months to reach a deal on opening up services trade, after opening up of merchandise trade.

6. The government has imposed an additional 5 per cent export duty on iron ore fines and lumps, a move aimed at curbing iron ore exports, which the industry said would adversely affect the mining sector

7. Beijing will not relax its efforts to sell Chinese products overseas in 2010 and seek a bigger share in the global market, China's vice trade minister said on Sunday.

DoorDardarshan News - 27th Dec

1. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said that the Indian economy has seen a phase of around 8.5 per cent growth during the UPA government's regime.

2. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief Shibu Soren with the support of 43 MLAs met the Governor K Shankarnarayanan and staked his claim to form the new government in Jharkhand.

3. President Pratibha Patil has accepted the resignation of Governor of Andhra Pradesh N D Tiwari and asked the Chattisgarh Governor to discharge the duties till further arrangements are made.

4. Taking the terror bid on, a US plane as a reminder of the al Qaeda threat, US lawmakers have scheduled a series of Congressional hearings in January to "get to the bottom" of the Christmas day incident and investigate in any lapses occurred.

5. Air travellers worldwide faced tightened security on Sunday as authorities ramped up efforts to prevent attacks in the wake of a failed bid to blow up an airplane over the US.

Doordarshan - 24th Dec - 2009

1. Markets remain in festive mood; Nifty at year's high
The markets continued to cheer investors on the Christmas Eve with the BSE Sensex gaining 129 points and NSE Nitfy setting a new 52-week high at 5,178 on heavy buying by funds ahead of the long weekend amid reports of easing food inflation and positive global cues

2. WB provides USD 100 mn for poverty alleviation project in AP
Encouraged by the success of the poverty alleviation project of Andhra Pradesh, the World Bank announced financing of another USD 100 million to the state for improving efficiency and effectiveness of the programme.

3. Food inflation cools down to 18.65 pc in Dec 2nd week
Food inflation softened to 18.65 per cent for the week ended on 12th December, though essential items like potato and pulses continued to remain expensive.

4. Advani reaches semis, Sethi crashes out of All-India snooker
Ace cueist Pankaj Advani rallied from a 1-4 deficit to register a 5-4 win over Sandeep Gulati to reach the semifinals but veteran Geet Sethi crashed out of the VIP Matrix All-India snooker tournament at Chennai on Thursday.

DoorDarshan News - 23rd December

1. Congress-Marandi combine emerge largest block with 25 seats

2. FC Barcelona's Messi wins World Player of the Year
Lionel Messi has won the FIFA World Player of the Year award for leading Barcelona to an unprecedented treble of Spanish and European titles.

3. Kiwi paceman Shane Bond retires from Test cricket
Injury ravaged Kiwi paceman Shane Bond on Wednesday bid adieu to the Test cricket but would continue playing one-day and Twenty20 formats.

IAS -- GS ---- DoorDarshan News ---- 21st Dec 09

1 .
he fourth round of tripartite talks on Gokhaland issue failed to come to an agreement in the absence of a consensus and the organisation spearheading the movement for a separate state has sought political dialogue at the next round of talks within 45 days.


2.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured a delegation of Congress MPs from coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalseema regions that a decision on the Telangana issue could be taken by Tuesday.

3.
With Finance Ministry's defiance pushing fuel retailers into red, Oil Minister Murli Deora has requested PM Manmohan Singh to immediately issue over Rs 20,870 crore worth of bonds to state-run firms to make up for losses they incurred on fuel sales.

4.
Top Israeli ministers gathered for a fourth time in two days on Monday for a crucial meeting on a prisoner swap with Hamas that would see hundreds of Palestinians freed for a captured soldier.

5.
Thailand's govt led by PM Abhisit Vejjajiva has rejected proposals by the opposition Puea Thai Party to reinstate the 1997 constitution and return frozen assets to ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, Deputy Prime Minister said today.

6.
China's foreign ministry on Monday defended the repatriation of 20 Uighurs who had fled to Cambodia, saying the move was in line with immigration law and usual practice.

Doordarshan News-17Nov

1. The National Investigation Agency is probing suspected LeT operative David Coleman Headley and his companion Tahawwur Hussain Rana's links with 26/11 Mumbai attack.

2. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held wide ranging talks with his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harpe on Tuesday evening and agreed on the importance of working collaboratively towards global economic recovery.

3. India's nuclear installations were put on high alert in the wake of possible terror threat, as the Centre asked State governments including Maharashtra where BARC is located to beef up security there.

Doordarshan News- 16th Nov

1. Gold cross 16900 on global clues and sensex crossed 17000 mark.
2.A Deputy Inspector General of BSF was on Monday killed and two other force officials seriously injured in a blast triggered by militants near the Indo-Pak border in Samba district's Ballad post.
3.United States President Barack Obama arrived in China on Monday on a three-day mission aimed at convincing Beijing that Washington is its partner, not its rival.

DoorDarshan News---14th Nov

Headlines:

1. Mandoor Express Train derailed(jaipur to delhi near dausa)--- arround 7 ppl dead
2. Let man Headly related info from US .. Home minister postive on that.
3 29th WTO meeting in India
4. NASA's L-Cross said that on south pole we have water after chandrayaan said same few months back.